FREE Little Elephant Amigurumi Pattern
If you use the same yarn, the elephant will be 15-16cm tall Step into the enchanting world of amigurumi with our free pattern for a little elephant! This delightful crochet creation is bound to capture your heart with its charm and sweetness. Whether you’re a crochet aficionado or a newbie to the craft, this pattern offers a delightful opportunity to craft a lovable companion that will bring joy to all who encounter it.
In this pattern, you’ll find detailed instructions and handy tips to guide you through every stitch of creating your very own little elephant. From forming the cuddly body to adding the endearing details like floppy ears and a swishy tail, each step is carefully explained to ensure your finished creation is as adorable as can be. So, grab your crochet hook, gather your yarn, and let’s embark on a delightful journey as we crochet our way to elephantine cuteness!
Materials and tools:
🌸 Sport yarn:
– Grey (Alize Cotton gold 200)
– Pink (YarnArt Jeans 42 )
– Yellow (YarnArt Jeans 67)
– Blue (YarnArt Jeans 76)
🌸 Black thread to embroider the face
🌸 Safety eyes 8 mm
🌸 Crochet hook 2 mm
🌸 Stuffing (Polyester fiber fill)
Abbreviations
MR – amigurumi ring
SC – single crochet
DC – snack column
İNC – increase
DEC – decrease
CH – air loop
FLO – front floor eyelet
BLO – rear floor eyelet
ARMS:
Crochet with the grey yarn.
Stuff only 2/3 of the arm.
1. 8 sc into a magic ring (8)
2. 8 inc (16)
3. Back loops only: 16 sc
4-5. 16 sc (2 rounds)
6. (6 sc, dec)*2 (14)
7-9. 14 sc (3 rounds)
10. (5 sc, dec)*2 (12)
11-13. 12 sc (3 rounds)
14. (4 sc, dec)*2 (10)
15-16. 10 sc (2 rounds)
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the arms to the body between rounds 16-17.
LEGS:
Crochet with the grey yarn. Stuff as you go.
1. 7 sc into a magic ring (7)
2. 7 inc (14)
3. (sc, inc)*7 (21)
4. Back loops only: 21 sc
5-10. 21 sc (6 rounds)
For the left leg: Fasten off and cut the yarn.
For the right leg: Don’t cut the yarn, we will continue with the body:
BODY:
Continue crocheting with the grey yarn.
1. Crochet 6 sc more on the right leg, join the left leg and crochet 21 sc on it. Crochet 21 sc on the right leg and put the marker here (42)
2. inc, 18 sc, 4 inc, 18 sc, inc (48)
3-5. 48 sc (3 rounds)
Change the yarn to yellow color.
6. Back loops only: 48 sc
7. Back loops only: 48 sc
8. Back loops only: 48 sc
BODY:
9. 48 sc
10. (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)
11-12. 42 sc (2 rounds)
13. (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
14-15. 36 sc (2 rounds)
16. (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
17. 30 sc
18. (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
Stuff the body firmly, especially in the neck.
Cut the yellow yarn, we will continue with the head, but first we need to finish the dress:
DRESS:
Crochet with the body turned upside down:
Attach the pink yarn in the front loops of round 6.
1. ch 2, (2 dc in one st)*48, sl st (96)
2. 96 sc
Make a sl st, fasten off and hide the yarn.
Now attach the yellow yarn in the front loops of round 7.
1. ch 2, (2 dc in one st)*48, sl st (96)
2. 96 sc
Make a sl st, fasten off and hide the yarn.
Now attach the blue yarn in the front loops of round 8.
1. ch 2, (2 dc in one st)*48, sl st (96)
2. 96 sc
Make a sl st, fasten off and hide the yarn.
HEAD:
Continue crocheting from the body. Change the yarn to grey color. Stuff as you go.
1. (sc, inc)*12 (36)
2. (2 sc, inc)*12 (48)
3. (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
4. 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60)
5-12. 60 sc (8 rounds)
13. 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 sc (54)
14. 54 sc
15. (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)
16. 48 sc
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 8-9 with 9 sc between them. There must be 7 sc visible.
17. 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42)
18. 42 sc
19. (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
20. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30)
21. (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
22. (sc, dec)*8 (16)
23. 8 dec (8)
Make sure that the head is stuffed firmly. Close the opening and hide the yarn inside.
Using a black thread embroider the eyebrows in round 12. Embroider the mouth in round 5.
Color the cheeks with pink blush.
EARS:
Crochet with the grey yarn.
1. 6 sc into a magic ring (6) 2. 6 inc (12)
3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
4. sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, sc (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
6. 30 sc
Fold the ear in half and crochet 2 sc through both sides.
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the ears to the sides of the head in round 15.
TRUNK:
Crochet with the grey yarn. Stuff a little.
1. 8 sc into a magic ring (8)
2. 8 sc
3. (3 sc, inc)*2 (10)
4-5. 10 sc (2 rounds)
6. (4 sc, inc)*2 (12)
7-9. 12 sc (3 rounds)
Make a sl st, fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the trunk to the head in rounds 7-8. Bend it upwards.
FLOWERS:
Start crocheting with the pink yarn.
1. 5 sc into a magic ring
Change the yarn to blue color.
2. (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st)*5
Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the flowers near the ears.
